What the Chinese think...

Today is Cinco de Mayo...my favorite holiday.  It's only my favorite day because of the food and drink, (margaritas, coronas, fajitas...all my favorite "as".  Here is a photo of how I will be celebrating in China.

Lime Drink and Lays Chips...Yup, Happy Cinco de Mayo everyone!!!

 

As for what the Chinese think.  The other day I was walking home from class and I felt a drip.  It was a tiniest rain drop, and there were only a couple more as I walked.  There must be something in the water, because the umbrellas came up and the people went running.  I literally saw 2 women grab each other and start to run like the heavens had just opened up.  Then, I thought, women are weird about their hair (although I think the hair in China is straight and straight, so not sure what the problem is).  Then I saw a guy in his mid-twenties hoisting open his umbrella.  Seriously dude, just a couple drops.  I have asked around, but have only received mixed answers, from the hair, to acid rain…I’m not really sure what to think.  They don’t melt from what I can see.

Chinese women also have some weird conceptions regarding water and pregnancy.  Like, you can’t drink anything cold when your aunt Flo is visiting (just wanted to make that reference, and there are guys reading).  When you are pregnant, you cannot be around computers because they will harm the baby.  After you give birth, you cannot shower for one month because you will be unhealthy when you are older.  This is information I receive from college educated women, who claim their doctors tell them this to be true.  I’ve never had a baby, but for some reason waiting one month to shower sounds like the most disgusting thing in the world.

Huzhou, where I live is a big city and I'm not much of a big city person.  I did come across this amazing park the other day, called Lotus Park.  It was beautiful, with trees and caves.  People were there reading, and the old folk were playing Mahjong.  It was nice and peaceful.  It also has paddle boats that you can rent.  I hope to do that soon.

I have now been in China a little over 4 months.  I have booked my return flight for August 15th.  I can't wait.  See you guys then!!!